And as they went through the Cities, they delivered them the Decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the Apostles and Elders which were at Jerusalem.
And as they went through the Cities, they Delivered them the Decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the Apostles and Elders which were At Jerusalem.
and the wonderful effects it produced in the hearts and lives of the new Converts, has been always rightly judged an evident demonstration of its Divinity and Power:
and the wondered effects it produced in the hearts and lives of the new Converts, has been always rightly judged an evident demonstration of its Divinity and Power:
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And indeed, had we no other evidence of its truth and efficacy, but what the instance of St. Paul affords us (for whose miraculous Conversion we this day glorifie God) his zeal,
And indeed, had we no other evidence of its truth and efficacy, but what the instance of Saint Paul affords us (for whose miraculous Conversion we this day Glorify God) his zeal,
and courage, and constancy in the Faith, the continual labours and sufferings of his life, from the time he was stopt in his Journey, to the last moment of it, were enough to prove it.
and courage, and constancy in the Faith, the continual labours and sufferings of his life, from the time he was stopped in his Journey, to the last moment of it, were enough to prove it.
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and how he preached the Gospel with all boldness, which once he endeavoured to destroy with the greatest fury, we must needs conclude the efficacy of that Truth which wrought such a change in him.
and how he preached the Gospel with all boldness, which once he endeavoured to destroy with the greatest fury, we must needs conclude the efficacy of that Truth which wrought such a change in him.
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next what havock he made of the Church at Jerusalem, entring into every house, and haling men and women to prison, being implacably mad against all that called on the Name of Christ:
next what havoc he made of the Church At Jerusalem, entering into every house, and haling men and women to prison, being implacably mad against all that called on the Name of christ:
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And soon after this, we find him posting to Damascus with Letters from the High Priest, breathing forth nothing but threatnings and slaughter against the Disciples of our Lord.
And soon After this, we find him posting to Damascus with Letters from the High Priest, breathing forth nothing but threatenings and slaughter against the Disciples of our Lord.
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the furious Pharisee is turned into a zealous but meek Apostle, and instead of menacing death to the Christians, none more ready than he to suffer the loss of all things,
the furious Pharisee is turned into a zealous but meek Apostle, and instead of menacing death to the Christians, none more ready than he to suffer the loss of all things,
and death it self, and to suffer all these with joy and gladness, but the conviction and light of his Conscience, through the mighty influence of that heavenly voice, which smote him down to the ground,
and death it self, and to suffer all these with joy and gladness, but the conviction and Light of his Conscience, through the mighty influence of that heavenly voice, which smote him down to the ground,
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and entred even into his Soul, and the incontestable evidence of this great Gospel-Truth, which is indeed the foundation of all the rest he preached, That that very Jesus whom he had persecuted was Christ the Lord?
and entered even into his Soul, and the incontestable evidence of this great Gospel truth, which is indeed the Foundation of all the rest he preached, That that very jesus whom he had persecuted was christ the Lord?
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And here should we follow him in his travels, we might sooner be tired than relate with what winged speed he compassed sea and land to root out the Idolatry of the Nations,
And Here should we follow him in his travels, we might sooner be tired than relate with what winged speed he compassed sea and land to root out the Idolatry of the nations,
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An eminent instance of which, was his care in the first place of the Church at Antioch, which was greatly divided about Circumcision and the Mosaic Rites, till St. Paul had setled it by procuring the decrees mentioned in the Text,
an eminent instance of which, was his care in the First place of the Church At Antioch, which was greatly divided about Circumcision and the Mosaic Rites, till Saint Paul had settled it by procuring the decrees mentioned in the Text,
For the right understanding of which, and clearing the way to the words before us, give me leave a little to state the case and open the question that was now in hand:
For the right understanding of which, and clearing the Way to the words before us, give me leave a little to state the case and open the question that was now in hand:
and though they had given up their names to Christ, yet they retained a relish of the old Leaven, being wonderfully in love with the Rites of Moses still:
and though they had given up their names to christ, yet they retained a relish of the old Leaven, being wonderfully in love with the Rites of Moses still:
and hence the Jews at Antioch, and some of the Pharisees at Jerusalem, who kept no doubt their old correspondence, declared with one consent, That except the Gentiles were circumcised as well as themselves, they could not be saved:
and hence the jews At Antioch, and Some of the Pharisees At Jerusalem, who kept no doubt their old correspondence, declared with one consent, That except the Gentiles were circumcised as well as themselves, they could not be saved:
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But St. Paul, who knew their temper well by his own experience, ever since he was one of the same Sect, opposed 'em vehemently, disputing and reasoning the case with 'em;
But Saint Paul, who knew their temper well by his own experience, ever since he was one of the same Sect, opposed they vehemently, disputing and reasoning the case with they;
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and therefore St. Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them are hastned away to Jerusalem, to consult the Apostles and Elders there about this question; they forthwith assembled to consider of it,
and Therefore Saint Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them Are hastened away to Jerusalem, to consult the Apostles and Elders there about this question; they forthwith assembled to Consider of it,
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That the Jewish Converts were disturbers of their Brethren without any cause or warrant, that St. Paul and Barnabas had done what they ought in opposing their strange Doctrine;
That the Jewish Converts were disturbers of their Brothers without any cause or warrant, that Saint Paul and Barnabas had done what they ought in opposing their strange Doctrine;
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if they observed what they professed already, namely, the Precepts of the Sons of Noah. These Decrees being made, were immediately dispers'd among all the Churches depending on Antioch or Jerusalem, and particularly here by St. Paul & Silas through Syria and Cilicia, at Derbe and Lystra Cities of Lycaonia; And as they went through the Cities,
if they observed what they professed already, namely, the Precepts of the Sons of Noah. These Decrees being made, were immediately dispersed among all the Churches depending on Antioch or Jerusalem, and particularly Here by Saint Paul & Silas through Syria and Cilicia, At Derbe and Lystra Cities of Lycaonia; And as they went through the Cities,
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& either visited the Churches they had already planted, or gathered new ones, They delivered them the Decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the Apostles and Elders which were at Jerusalem:
& either visited the Churches they had already planted, or gathered new ones, They Delivered them the Decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the Apostles and Elders which were At Jerusalem:
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I am not ignorant, that the words thus open'd and explain'd, with relation to the context, would afford variety of Discourse, of Councils and Synods, of Mother-Churches and their dependencies, of Bishops and Pastours,
I am not ignorant, that the words thus opened and explained, with Relation to the context, would afford variety of Discourse, of Councils and Synods, of Mother-Churches and their dependencies, of Bishops and Pastors,
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But seeing these are Subjects much fitter for the Schools, or a-Convocation, than for the Pulpit, I shall mention 'em no further than as they fall in with the Text, wherein we may observe these three Propositions, that express the main importance of it.
But seeing these Are Subject's much fitter for the Schools, or a-Convocation, than for the Pulpit, I shall mention they no further than as they fallen in with the Text, wherein we may observe these three Propositions, that express the main importance of it.
when there were so many eminent persons qualified with extraordinary gifts and endowments, each one of which had both Wisdom and Authority sufficient to determine what was needful;
when there were so many eminent Persons qualified with extraordinary Gifts and endowments, each one of which had both Wisdom and authority sufficient to determine what was needful;
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and the sentence of their Governours, did finally conclude and quiet the Litigants, then doubtless 'tis a leading case for all succeeding Governours in the Church,
and the sentence of their Governors, did finally conclude and quiet the Litigants, then doubtless it's a leading case for all succeeding Governors in the Church,
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What was then deem'd necessary for the present exigence of affairs, may without all question, upon an occasion of the like nature, be done again? And though the extraordinary gifts of those Primitive times be ceased, the work being long since done for which they were given,
What was then deemed necessary for the present exigence of affairs, may without all question, upon an occasion of the like nature, be done again? And though the extraordinary Gifts of those Primitive times be ceased, the work being long since done for which they were given,
For while Christ was yet upon Earth he appointed the Apostles, and the Seventy; when he was risen again from the dead, he confirmed and enlarged their Power;
For while christ was yet upon Earth he appointed the Apostles, and the Seventy; when he was risen again from the dead, he confirmed and enlarged their Power;
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and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, [ Eph. 4. 11. ] Some extraordinary for those early ages, whose Calling and Office ceased when the Church was once increased;
and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers, [ Ephesians 4. 11. ] some extraordinary for those early ages, whose Calling and Office ceased when the Church was once increased;
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but lest we should think that the care of Christ was withdrawn from after Ages, the Apostle adds the Ordinary also, whose Errand it is to perform continually whatever is necessary For the perfecting of the Saints,
but lest we should think that the care of christ was withdrawn from After Ages, the Apostle adds the Ordinary also, whose Errand it is to perform continually whatever is necessary For the perfecting of the Saints,
lest any man should think (as some of late have daringly affirmed) that their Calling also was onely Temporary, to last for a little time, till all should be taught of God,
lest any man should think (as Some of late have daringly affirmed) that their Calling also was only Temporary, to last for a little time, till all should be taught of God,
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and so become their own Pastors, the Apostle seems to foresee, and provides against such Tenets, by securing the stability of their power till the end of all things;
and so become their own Pastors, the Apostle seems to foresee, and provides against such Tenets, by securing the stability of their power till the end of all things;
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and as long as his Church is Militant here, so long will he maintain such a Succession and select Order of men, such Overseers of his Flock, such Pastors and Teachers of his people,
and as long as his Church is Militant Here, so long will he maintain such a Succession and select Order of men, such Overseers of his Flock, such Pastors and Teachers of his people,
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for these (it seems) were some of the things which disturbed the Church of Antioch; and these are the things which through the perverse Disputings of some that oppose themselves,
for these (it seems) were Some of the things which disturbed the Church of Antioch; and these Are the things which through the perverse Disputings of Some that oppose themselves,
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and deceive the Hearts of the simple, have sadly divided the Church of England. Now we need (I conceive) no more than this, to convince the minds of such as seek and ensue Peace, [ That the Church hath power particularly to decree Rites and Ceremonies ] as our Articles express it;
and deceive the Hearts of the simple, have sadly divided the Church of England. Now we need (I conceive) no more than this, to convince the minds of such as seek and ensue Peace, [ That the Church hath power particularly to Decree Rites and Ceremonies ] as our Articles express it;
To find every thing already determined in Scripture, needs very good eyes, and they that have made the most diligent search, are forced to confess they are not there:
To find every thing already determined in Scripture, needs very good eyes, and they that have made the most diligent search, Are forced to confess they Are not there:
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and our great Law-giver having once for all secured the Substance, has left the Adjuncts and Circumstances of Christian Worship, to the pious and prudent judgement of those whom he has made the Overseers of his Church;
and our great Lawgiver having once for all secured the Substance, has left the Adjuncts and circumstances of Christian Worship, to the pious and prudent judgement of those whom he has made the Overseers of his Church;
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so being expresly enjoyned to submit to every Ordinance of man for the Lords sake, and to obey them that have the rule over us in the Lord, our Obedience to such Injunctions and Decrees, must needs be thought a reasonable service.
so being expressly enjoined to submit to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake, and to obey them that have the Rule over us in the Lord, our obedience to such Injunctions and Decrees, must needs be Thought a reasonable service.
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But then, where God does not bind us, why should we bind our selves? Where things are not determined by Scripture, are we not all left to our own liberty,
But then, where God does not bind us, why should we bind our selves? Where things Are not determined by Scripture, Are we not all left to our own liberty,
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but then he hath withal enjoyned us submission to our lawful Governours and Pastours, and we must not use our liberty as a cloak for our craftiness and disobedience:
but then he hath withal enjoined us submission to our lawful Governors and Pastors, and we must not use our liberty as a cloak for our craftiness and disobedience:
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as needs no other confutation than the sad experience of the disorders and disturbances that have hapned, where Tolerations have made men extravagant, and Liberty licentious:
as needs no other confutation than the sad experience of the disorders and disturbances that have happened, where Tolerations have made men extravagant, and Liberty licentious:
the effect of which has been as bad or worse, as the Apostle taxed the Corinthians with, [ 1 Cor. 14. 26. ] While every one has a Psalm, has a Doctrine, has a Tongue, has a Revelation, has an Interpretation.
the Effect of which has been as bad or Worse, as the Apostle taxed the Corinthians with, [ 1 Cor. 14. 26. ] While every one has a Psalm, has a Doctrine, has a Tongue, has a Revelation, has an Interpretation.
A confusion so great, as gave just occasion to the Unbelievers and Prophane, to say they were mad [ v. 23. ] and so worthy the Apostles severe reprehension, that it occasioned that standing and unalterable Rule in the Church of God, Let all things be done decently and in order;
A confusion so great, as gave just occasion to the Unbelievers and Profane, to say they were mad [ v. 23. ] and so worthy the Apostles severe reprehension, that it occasioned that standing and unalterable Rule in the Church of God, Let all things be done decently and in order;
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This the Fathers declare the Councils all along have practised, according to the pattern of the Apostles themselves in this first Council at Jerusalem. And such was the meek and submissive temper of Christians in those days, that without disputing the Authority which made the Decrees,
This the Father's declare the Councils all along have practised, according to the pattern of the Apostles themselves in this First Council At Jerusalem. And such was the meek and submissive temper of Christians in those days, that without disputing the authority which made the Decrees,
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or converse with those of fore-going Ages, unless the Writings of Learned men, and much more the Decrees of venerable Councils be carefully preserved, that so we may first know,
or converse with those of foregoing Ages, unless the Writings of Learned men, and much more the Decrees of venerable Councils be carefully preserved, that so we may First know,
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To the Book of God we look in the first place, which is able to make us wise unto Salvation, being thoroughly furnished thence to every good word and work;
To the Book of God we look in the First place, which is able to make us wise unto Salvation, being thoroughly furnished thence to every good word and work;
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This was the Rule most religiously observed by our holy Mother, in the happy reformation of her Doctrine, Discipline, and Government truly Apostolical;
This was the Rule most religiously observed by our holy Mother, in the happy Reformation of her Doctrine, Discipline, and Government truly Apostolical;
and to secure her always from all the innovations and corruptions of any usurping or dividing Sect. And blessed be God that we have such Helps and Writings of the Ancients in so great a measure safe and uncorrupt, that all the Monuments of Antiquity are not fallen into the hands of Goths and Vandals, nor yet inclosed within the Walls of the envious Vatican; That Providence has in all Ages raised up such persons as have been instrumental to preserve the Records of the Church as well as the Scriptures, not only from Moths and Worms,
and to secure her always from all the innovations and corruptions of any usurping or dividing Sect. And blessed be God that we have such Helps and Writings of the Ancients in so great a measure safe and uncorrupt, that all the Monuments of Antiquity Are not fallen into the hands of Gothis and Vandals, nor yet enclosed within the Walls of the envious Vatican; That Providence has in all Ages raised up such Persons as have been instrumental to preserve the Records of the Church as well as the Scriptures, not only from Moths and Worms,
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but of those chiefly which after mature deliberation had, are passed into publick Acts, and have received their force and obligation from the Supreme and Imperial Power;
but of those chiefly which After mature deliberation had, Are passed into public Acts, and have received their force and obligation from the Supreme and Imperial Power;
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to which the people themselves have virtually given their consent beforehand, and are always supposed by the reason of the thing, to be afterwards concluded by 'em:
to which the people themselves have virtually given their consent beforehand, and Are always supposed by the reason of the thing, to be afterwards concluded by they:
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or humour, or pride the Standard of the Publick, and even to be false to their own Acts? what is it else but tacitly at least to reproach their Soveraign,
or humour, or pride the Standard of the Public, and even to be false to their own Acts? what is it Else but tacitly At least to reproach their Sovereign,
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as though he had done what he ought not, to make his Authority vile and contemptible among the people, to set an ill example to their fellow-Subjects, who may equally claim the like exemption, to contradict the reason and end of all Constitutions,
as though he had done what he ought not, to make his authority vile and contemptible among the people, to Set an ill Exampl to their Fellow subjects, who may equally claim the like exemption, to contradict the reason and end of all Constitutions,
and what not? and if we wanted instances of a later date, which yet are fresh and reeking, there is a day at hand, I mean the Thirtieth of this Month, wherein they are all exemplified with horrour.
and what not? and if we wanted instances of a later date, which yet Are fresh and reeking, there is a day At hand, I mean the Thirtieth of this Monn, wherein they Are all exemplified with horror.
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How comes his duty to Governours to be forgotten in the case? is not this a part of the Divine Law? and can there be a greater offence against this part,
How comes his duty to Governors to be forgotten in the case? is not this a part of the Divine Law? and can there be a greater offence against this part,
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what better security can such an one have, than the Laws to direct him, and the wisdom of his Governours to instruct him? if he be so weak, that he knows not what to do for himself, who fitter to be his Guardian than he that protects and takes care of him, who more likely or able to teach him,
what better security can such an one have, than the Laws to Direct him, and the Wisdom of his Governors to instruct him? if he be so weak, that he knows not what to do for himself, who fitter to be his Guardian than he that protects and Takes care of him, who more likely or able to teach him,
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But whether it move him or no, this is certain, that a bare probability on one hand, can never discharge him from obeying an express precept on the other:
But whither it move him or no, this is certain, that a bore probability on one hand, can never discharge him from obeying an express precept on the other:
for otherwise St. Paul before his Conversion, while he verily thought with himself, that he ought to do many things contrary to the Nome of Jesus, must be accounted innocent;
for otherwise Saint Paul before his Conversion, while he verily Thought with himself, that he ought to do many things contrary to the Nome of jesus, must be accounted innocent;
And this one would think were enough to make a man jealous over the importunities of his Conscience with a godly jealousie when ever it tempts him to gainsay the Established Laws;
And this one would think were enough to make a man jealous over the importunities of his Conscience with a godly jealousy when ever it tempts him to gainsay the Established Laws;
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[ 2. ] In gaining new Converts to the Faith, And so were the Churches, &c. Of which I shall speak as briefly as may be, that I may leave a little room for as short an Application of the whole.
[ 2. ] In gaining new Converts to the Faith, And so were the Churches, etc. Of which I shall speak as briefly as may be, that I may leave a little room for as short an Application of the Whole.
and most likely to know what may lawfully be done in such cases, and what is at once most agreeable both to the purity and peaceableness of our holy Religion.
and most likely to know what may lawfully be done in such cases, and what is At once most agreeable both to the purity and peaceableness of our holy Religion.
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And while the scrupulous Dissenter trifles away his zeal, and mispends his spirits in contending about the Rites and Circumstantials of Religion, the humble and peaceable person, that with a meek submission performs what he finds enjoyned, which he is sure can never be sinful, being no way repugnant to the Law of God, feels more of the life and power of inward Christianity,
And while the scrupulous Dissenter trifles away his zeal, and mispends his spirits in contending about the Rites and Circumstantials of Religion, the humble and peaceable person, that with a meek submission performs what he finds enjoined, which he is sure can never be sinful, being no Way repugnant to the Law of God, feels more of the life and power of inward Christianity,
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and discovers more of that blessed temper of the Primitive Saints, who were so far from disobeying or repining at the Decrees of their Superiours, that they rejoyced at the consolation [ c.
and discovers more of that blessed temper of the Primitive Saints, who were so Far from disobeying or repining At the Decrees of their Superiors, that they rejoiced At the consolation [ c.
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As no greater scandal to Religion than Dissentions and Differences among them that pretend to it, especially when men boggle at things which the Church declares to be indifferent in themselves, and necessary only as to use for peace and comliness-sake;
As no greater scandal to Religion than Dissensions and Differences among them that pretend to it, especially when men boggle At things which the Church declares to be indifferent in themselves, and necessary only as to use for peace and comliness-sake;
so no greater impediment to the gaining of Proselites, since that profession may justly be suspected by strangers, where they that should adorn it by the meekness and submission of their tempers, are either quarrelling with their fellows, or murmuring at their Governours:
so no greater impediment to the gaining of Proselytes, since that profession may justly be suspected by Strangers, where they that should adorn it by the meekness and submission of their tempers, Are either quarreling with their Fellows, or murmuring At their Governors:
So much does order and unity promote our common profession, so much does the making and keeping Decrees for that end, conduce to the establishment and increase of the Church.
So much does order and unity promote our Common profession, so much does the making and keeping Decrees for that end, conduce to the establishment and increase of the Church.
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1. If Decrees may be made for the well governing and ordering of the Church of Christ, how unreasonable then are they who separate themselves from the Communion of the Established Church,
1. If Decrees may be made for the well governing and ordering of the Church of christ, how unreasonable then Are they who separate themselves from the Communion of the Established Church,
but the very enjoyning 'em (it seems) is that which troubles 'em, and which makes 'em cry out of burdens laid upon their Consciences which they are not able to bear.
but the very enjoining they (it seems) is that which Troubles they, and which makes they cry out of burdens laid upon their Consciences which they Are not able to bear.
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if he allows 'em to have any, then he must needs confess 'tis in those things which are of an indifferent nature according to the rules of decent Order and godly Discipline, such as are generally laid down in the Scripture,
if he allows they to have any, then he must needs confess it's in those things which Are of an indifferent nature according to the rules of decent Order and godly Discipline, such as Are generally laid down in the Scripture,
2. If Decrees well made ought to be kept, then let those who allow the principle be exhorted seriously to consider what obligation they are under to shew their conformity to such Decrees,
2. If Decrees well made ought to be kept, then let those who allow the principle be exhorted seriously to Consider what obligation they Are under to show their conformity to such Decrees,
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We have seen by a long and lamentable experience how much Religion has suffered since the Discipline and Decrees of the Church lost their esteem, not onely by the open quarrels of those that reject 'em,
We have seen by a long and lamentable experience how much Religion has suffered since the Discipline and Decrees of the Church lost their esteem, not only by the open quarrels of those that reject they,
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If we carelesly absent our selves from 'em, or when we are present behave our selves irreverently as though we were no ways concern'd in 'em, what do we else but put a new Objection into the mouths of deserters,
If we carelessly absent our selves from they, or when we Are present behave our selves irreverently as though we were no ways concerned in they, what do we Else but put a new Objection into the mouths of deserters,
and it turns with some force upon us, if these people that pretend so much to love the Orders and Prayers of the Church make so light of 'em, we cannot but judge, that while they neglect 'em themselves or perfunctorily perform 'em, they confirm us in our Opinion, that there is no great benefit to be obtained by 'em:
and it turns with Some force upon us, if these people that pretend so much to love the Order and Prayers of the Church make so Light of they, we cannot but judge, that while they neglect they themselves or perfunctorily perform they, they confirm us in our Opinion, that there is no great benefit to be obtained by they:
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and in both let us keep the Derees and Rules which the Church hath ordained, that God in all things may be glorified in ours as in all the Churchees of the Saints.
and in both let us keep the Derees and Rules which the Church hath ordained, that God in all things may be glorified in ours as in all the Churchees of the Saints.
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3. If the keeping Decrees conduce so much to the good and welfare of the Church, then hence we learn once for all, which is the best expedient either for curing divisions,
3. If the keeping Decrees conduce so much to the good and welfare of the Church, then hence we Learn once for all, which is the best expedient either for curing divisions,
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And while divers men for some little ends are pleasing themselves with divers schemes and models of their own devising, which are too well known to be here recited, we have reason to bless God who hath put it into the heart of our Governours to shew 'em all a more excellent way, not to let down the Laws to the humours of the people, which at first hearing sounds absurdly,
And while diverse men for Some little ends Are pleasing themselves with diverse schemes and models of their own devising, which Are too well known to be Here recited, we have reason to bless God who hath put it into the heart of our Governors to show they all a more excellent Way, not to let down the Laws to the humours of the people, which At First hearing sounds absurdly,
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And as we doubt not but God is pleased with the enforcement of those Laws in particular, which provide for the solemnity and decency of his own worship;
And as we doubt not but God is pleased with the enforcement of those Laws in particular, which provide for the solemnity and decency of his own worship;
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as we are well assured that God hears the Prayers which are daily made before him with the uniform devotion of all the good Christians throughout the Realm,
as we Are well assured that God hears the Prayers which Are daily made before him with the uniform devotion of all the good Christians throughout the Realm,
since he hath so often answer'd 'em with a most remarkable blessing, in giving deliverance to his Church, protection and strength and safety to his Anointed; so we are hence encouraged to hope that they will find but few, who shall presume to oppose 'em any longer,
since he hath so often answered they with a most remarkable blessing, in giving deliverance to his Church, protection and strength and safety to his Anointed; so we Are hence encouraged to hope that they will find but few, who shall presume to oppose they any longer,
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when the Supreme Pleasure upon Earth is likewise generally known, and that it shall be so and so done to the Cause and to the Church, to the Persons and the Interest, which the King himself is resolved to maintain, and thus delighteth to Honour.
when the Supreme Pleasure upon Earth is likewise generally known, and that it shall be so and so done to the Cause and to the Church, to the Persons and the Interest, which the King himself is resolved to maintain, and thus delights to Honour.
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'Tis the Prayer and the Exhortation of St. Paul, the one for the Romans, the other to the Corinthians; and I cannot conclude better than in Praying again as our Church hath prescribed, That we may shew forth our thankfulness unto God for his wonderful Conversion, by following the Counsel and holy Doctrine which he taught, through Jesus Christ our Lord. FINIS.
It's the Prayer and the Exhortation of Saint Paul, the one for the Roman, the other to the Corinthians; and I cannot conclude better than in Praying again as our Church hath prescribed, That we may show forth our thankfulness unto God for his wondered Conversion, by following the Counsel and holy Doctrine which he taught, through jesus christ our Lord. FINIS.
